Program Overview
The Architecture at North Dakota State University is a Master programme in Architecture & Urban Planning, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Architecture programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 10,311 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,862 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Fargo, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architecture programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Architectural Detailing
- Environmental Control Systems: Passive Principles
- Environmental Control System: Active System
- Urban Design
- Architectural Design V
- Architectural Design VI
- International Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Online\napplication and\nnon-refundable $35 application fee are required
- A statement of purpose is\nrequired for admission consideration and must be uploaded to your online\napplication
- Three (3) letters of\nrecommendation are required from persons familiar with your academic\nachievements
- Submit one official transcript\nfrom each college or university at which you have been enrolled or are\ncurrently enrolled. Include both undergraduate and graduate course work, as\nwell as continuing education credits (if applicable).
- All graduate applicants,\nregardless of citizenship or residency, must demonstrate proficiency with the\nEnglish language before they will be considered for admission to a graduate\nprogram.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 10,311 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,862 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 10,311 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,862 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact North Dakota State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
Fargo, United States
public university in Fargo, North Dakota
University Profile- Language English
